The Great Myths #2: Gilgamesh, Enkidu, & the Underworld (from the archive)

An episode from 12/30/20: In this second episode on Mesopotamian myth, we return to the story of Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh and Enkidu's destructive adventures lead directly to the latter's death, and here I read Enkidu’s deathbed speech, and the dream he has of the Underworld. The translations I read from are by ⁠Andrew George⁠ and N. K. Sandars.

Other episodes on Mesopotamian myth can be found here.

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